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East of Eden
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Viking Press, 1952. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing, with the word "bite" present on page 281, line 38 as in all copies. [vi], 602 pp. Bound in publisher's original green cloth with dark green lettering, spine blocked in brown. Near Fine with faint wear to spine ends, faint sunning to cloth at spine. Contents lightly tanned with upper corners faintly bumped. In a Near fine unclipped dust jacket with toning, a tiny indentation to the spine panel and light wear but very much a superlative copy. Somewhat common as a first printing, though not common in such nice condition.
Synopsis
East of Eden is a novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1952. It tells the multi-generational story of two families, the Hamiltons and the Trasks, in California's Salinas Valley. The novel explores themes of good and evil, love and hate, and the human capacity for both. It also delves into the nature of family dynamics, inheritance, and the American dream. The characters are complex and nuanced, and the novel's narrative structure allows for a deep exploration of their motivations and emotions. East of Eden is considered one of Steinbeck's most ambitious works and a masterpiece of American literature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945677
- Title
- East of Eden
- Author
- Steinbeck, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Cloth
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- Jacket
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